How he wakes up...

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Friday's Fashion Feature (1 day late...)

Ahhh!! Yesterday was CRAZY! Sorry I didn't get these posted until today!

Greyson is wearing:

Long sleeve shirt - The Children's Place

Overalls - Gymboree (I can't remember which collection)

and of course, his Florida Hat! (backwards today, that's new for him!)

(His somber look...)

(and this is why it's so hard to get a cute picture anymore!)

Big Boy Changes…

Yesterday, Weeble decided that it was ok for him to climb in and out of his crib. I have really really really wanted to keep him in his crib as long as possible. I hated the thought of him being in his toddler bed, but alas, it was time to convert his crib to the toddler bed. I think that it was actually a good thing that it happened the way it did, I didn’t really have a choice, he was climbing in and out and it just needed to be changed, no deadline, no time to prepare, just do it. It made me feel a little sad, and a little weepy. He went from looking so big in his crib, to looking so small in his toddler bed (which is really funny because they are the exact same size!). I worried that when he realized he had the ability to just get out of bed and begin to play we’d have a nightmare on our hands. Well, I’m happy to report that his first night in the ‘big boy’ bed was a complete success, he did not get up once! Hopefully tonight (night 2) will go as smooth…
I must say too that I’m even more in love with his crib. Converting to a toddler bed was so easy and it’s so safe and adorable, and I know that when we change to the full size bed, I’m still going to love it! So, if you know anyone who is looking for a quality bed that will literally last your child a life time (yes, Greyson you will be taking this bed with you when you move out, you know in like 40 years…) I highly recommend this company: http://www.babysdream.com/ I think all the models are beautiful but this is Weebles: http://www.babysdream.com/Products/GenerationNext/Default.htm

Two Funnies…

We had a plate full of chocolate chip cookies on the counter over the weekend, and Saturday morning from the moment he woke up, Weeble had been asking for a cookie, and was continually told “Not now honey, after breakfast.” Shortly after breakfast, I came into the office to work on the computer and Greg was getting ready to play golf, Weeble popped his head in the office door.
“What doing Momma?”

“Just working buddy, do you need something?”

“No, I go play now. Ok?”

“Ok, baby. Have Fun.”

After a few minutes, I noticed I didn’t hear any cars clashing, Elmo’s singing, Diego’s rescuing or piano’s playing. “Hmmmm… what is he up to?”

So, as I walk into the living room, I see my sweet Weeble quickly put his hand behind his back and with a mouth covered in chocolate and quite full of cookie as he says: “Hi Momma, I’m just playing!”

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A little back story first: At night time after stories I often ask Greyson, “Do you want to rock? Or, would you like to get into your crib?”

Now on to my story….

Before my brain even realizes it, I’m half way across the house, hearing little cries of “Mommmmmmy!! Oh… .MOMMY!”

I look at the clock as I pass, it’s 4:37 a.m. man, I had really been sleeping well for a change… “Mommmy!!”

The minute I open his door, his little head pops up above the crib rail and he says, and I quote: “HI! Mommy! Want to rock?”

It totally cracked me up because he said it with question in his voice, like I always do at bedtime asking him, and all I could think at 4 in the morning was rock like rock-n-roll. So of course I started to giggle, which made him giggle and then it took 45 minutes to get him back to bed.

Ahhh… mommy-hood. It ROCKS!

(One last photo from our day at the park, last week...)

A boy and his dog…

We have 2 dogs, Mayhem and Chaos, Greyson loves them, but he’s also a bit terrified of them. They are HUGE Labrador Retrievers, Mayhem weighs in at a whopping 135 pounds and Chaos (or Katie as we call her) is a dainty 115. They are both very good dogs, but they are big and they still think that they are puppies, they want to lick you, and lay their heads in your lap and play, which is a bit intimidating to a 35 pound toddler. So Greyson is happy to stay on his side of the fence, with the doggies on theirs and throw treats or the ball over the fence and stick his little hand through to pet or get a lick, but that’s about it. As soon as the gate comes open, he wants to picked up, NOW!

I know that soon the day will come when he feels comfortable to run and play and wrestle with our ‘first babies’ but until then, this little doggie does the job…

(He walked this little dog around the entire park...)

(Something was cracking him up? Must have been the doggie...)

Texture

Lately I have found myself so inspired by so many photostreams on Flicker. I ooh and ahh and think to myself, "I so need to do that" with every photo I see. I've noticed so many photographers out there using textures on their photo's and I love the way they can make it turn out! So... I've been practicing with a few, I'm not completely sold on them yet, but I think with a little practice and the perfect photo to make it work, I will get there.

This is what I have so far...

Explore...

Greyson and I spent a day last week exploring the gardens at one of our local State Parks. We had a beautiful crisp and sunny day to meander our way down stone paths, around little ponds full of colorful fish, turtles and even a snake! We enjoyed the blooms of spring flowers, the charm of a little bench or grand gazebo, and the hidden paths that seemed to be endless.

Watching Greyson delight in even the smallest leaf was a ton of fun. It’s one of my greatest joys as a mom, to have those moments of seeing old and familiar things in a whole new way through your child’s eyes.

I was able to catch the great explorer in action, and know that we’ll be using this spot for many a photo shoot to come!